California College of Arts San Francisco Campus
Sustainability - Interior Construction

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Building Summary California College of Arts San Francisco Campus, originally designed by Skidmore Owings and Merrill-SOM and renovated and converted by LMS Architects, at San Francisco, California, 1951, renovated and converted 1997 to 1998.
An industrial maintenance facility converted to art college, with long-span concrete frame and glass construction, in a mild temperate climate and urban context. A high-sustainability building, based on extensive daylighting, solar hydronic heating, and natural ventilation.
Interior Construction This project renovates the cavernous maintenance garage, a 150 ft. wide by 400 ft. long clear-span space characterized by its muscular structural expression, monumental volume and abundant natural light. Thirty-foot high glass curtain walls on three sides of the space and large skylights overhead accentuate the rhythm of huge, tapered concrete roof beams. The interior of the space enjoys dramatic views of downtown San Francisco and nearby residential areas.

Interior Construction Discussion
California College of Arts San Francisco Campus Interior Construction

"To help articulate a dialogue between the past and present uses of the structure, relics of the former garage are retained and incorporated in the new spaces. These include explosion-proof light fixtures, a small crane in the student cafe, clocks and various signs. The monumental concrete structure is left unpainted in contrast to the new elements of construction, preserving a patina of use."

— Tom Monahan of LMS Architects

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Classrooms are built as self-contained spaces within the overall building envelope. Photo: Kevin Matthews

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Daylight, as much as hard construction, is used to give character to the open flexible space. Photo: Kevin Matthews

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